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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-2319-2017/FDA enforcement
California Sun Dry Foods·Food·May 25, 2017

California Sun Dry Sun Dried Tomato Pesto

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Firm employee noticed that incorrect back label was attached to Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto and therefore did not declare the allergens of almonds and milk..

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAKS, MD, PA, CA +19 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameCalifornia Sun Dry Foods
Recalling firmCalifornia Sun Dry FoodsDanville, CA, United States
UPC / barcodes
7 38203 10911 3
Lot / date codes
  • PTP0567A Use by 25 FEB2019.
Distribution area
KSMDPACAWAMONCSCMENYCOOHKYTNVAINGAORAZUTWITXMA

US distribution only. KS, MD, PA, CA, WA, MO, NC, SC, ME, NY, CO, OH, KY, TN, VA, IN, GA, OR, AZ, UT, WI, TX, MA.

United States

Quantity affected2868 cases (6 jars per case of 17, 208 individual units)
Recall initiationFDA report date: June 14, 2017
FDA recall numberF-2319-2017

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

California Sun Dry Foods initiated this food recall on May 25, 2017. The FDA enforcement report states: Firm employee noticed that incorrect back label was attached to Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto and therefore did not declare the allergens of almonds and milk.. The FDA report lists distribution as: US distribution only. KS, MD, PA, CA, WA, MO, NC, SC, ME, NY, CO, OH, KY, TN, VA, IN, GA, OR, AZ,UT, WI, TX, MA.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Firm employee noticed that incorrect back label was attached to Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto and therefore did not declare the allergens of almonds and milk..

California Sun Dry Sun Dried Tomato Pesto was made or distributed by California Sun Dry Foods in Danville, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-2319-2017, dated June 14, 2017.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Undeclared milk

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, vomiting or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a milk allergy.

When symptoms may appear

Reactions can begin within minutes to a few hours after eating the product.

Higher-risk groups

People with a diagnosed cow's milk allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a milk allergy.
  2. 2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the California Sun Dry Sun Dried Tomato Pesto recall?

California Sun Dry Foods recalled California Sun Dry Sun Dried Tomato Pesto in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-2319-2017. Firm employee noticed that incorrect back label was attached to Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto and therefore did not declare the allergens of almonds and milk..

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Do not eat the product if you have a milk allergy. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the California Sun Dry Foods recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-2319-2017. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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